Russia is thrilled by the mass surrender of the Ukrainian army, and after a long stalemate, they have finally achieved a major victory. Recently, the Ukrainian military announced the withdrawal of troops from the important town of Avdeyevka in eastern Ukraine, but the Russian army unceremoniously accused the Ukrainian army of "rout" rather than an organized retreat. According to the latest statement of the Russian military, the Ukrainian army remaining in Avdeyevka has begun to surrender on a large scale, and the Russian army has captured more than 200 Ukrainian servicemen, and hundreds more are expected to be captured. Although this number may not be massive, it is an indisputable indication that the Russian army is the winner of this battle, and it is an irreversible fact that Ukraine has had to abandon this important town.
However, what will Russia's next actions be after the battle for Avdeyevka? Many analysts note that after the capture of this important hub, the Russian army's transportation will be improved and there will be an opportunity to continue the offensive in many directions around the perimeter. This victory is likely to motivate the Russian army to strive to seize the entire Donetsk region. However, Russia should still not be overjoyed now, because this is only a tactical victory, and the Ukrainian army still has many similar fortressed cities in its hands, and there is still a considerable way to go before the Ukrainian army is completely defeated. The Russian army will have to slowly gnaw on these hard bones next.
At the same time, a new round of defeat in Ukraine seems to have angered the West, which is clearly in a hurry to act, and new aid and sanctions are already on the way.
Let's talk about aid first, earlier, the EU adopted a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, which made the Zelensky authorities breathe a sigh of relief. Although this funding is obviously not enough to solve the problem, at least the EU is supportive, and the amount of 50 billion euros is by no means a small amount. Next, the U.S. Congress will reconvene in March, when it will decide whether to approve more than $60 billion in aid packages. Once adopted, Ukraine will receive much-needed support.
In terms of sanctions, the United States ** Biden has just announced the imposition of 500 sanctions on Russia, which is the largest sanctions action in two years, involving a large number of entities and individuals related to Russia. At the same time, the European Union has also passed the 13th round of sanctions against Russia, which even includes Chinese companies! With the announcement of the new EU sanctions list, nearly 2,000 entities and individuals have been sanctioned by the EU due to the conflict in Ukraine, and Chinese companies have entered the "blacklist" of Europe for the first time. This shows the current level of anxiety in Europe, which even does not hesitate to affect Sino-European relations to impose sanctions on Russia. It can be seen that the determination of Western countries to support Ukraine against Russia has almost reached a crazy level.
So, will China, once again under the influence of Western sanctions, change its attitude?
The answer is obvious: China will definitely not change its position on the conflict in Ukraine! China has always remained neutral on the conflict in Ukraine and will never take sides. At the previous Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi once again stressed the stability of Sino-Russian relations, noting that Sino-Russian relations are "consistent" and built on the basis of "non-confrontation, non-alignment, and non-targeting of any third party". These 21 words summarize the tone of China's relations with Russia, and China will never harm the interests of a third party because of China-Russia relations. Some other countries want to undermine Sino-Russian relations through sanctions and threats, but China will naturally not agree!
In fact, as early as the New Year, Russia's Putin communicated with China's top leader, expressing Russia's willingness to support each other with China, uphold multilateralism, and protect their legitimate interests. The leaders of the two countries unanimously agreed to continue to maintain close exchanges in the future! It can be seen that China hopes to strengthen cooperation with Russia, and Putin readily agrees. This is not surprising that it is normal for China and Russia to strengthen cooperation, because China and Russia are both "thorns in the side" in the eyes of Western countries. Against the backdrop of US attempts to weaken Sino-Russian relations, any rational person can understand the need for Sino-Russian cooperation. Therefore, there will be no relaxation in cooperation between China and Russia, and any country that tries to undermine Sino-Russian relations through sanctions and threats would do well to die of this heart.
The situation in this conflict in Ukraine is becoming more complex, but the positions and actions of all parties are also becoming clearer. Russia's victory has boosted its confidence, while Ukraine faces an even greater challenge. The support and sanctions of Western countries will further influence the development of the situation, and China's neutral position will also be a major counterweight in the situation. The future of the region remains uncertain, but the positions and actions of all parties will play an important role in the future situation.
Through this series of events, we can not only see the current situation and future direction of the conflict in Ukraine, but also get a glimpse of the wrestling and positions of all parties in international politics. All this has made people more concerned about the future of the region, as well as new changes in international relations. The fighting in Avdeyevka, an important town in eastern Ukraine, is only a microcosm of this conflict, and the outcome of the conflict will have far-reaching implications for the stability and development of the entire region.